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Pelly River



Put-in: Faro   Take-out: Pelly Crossing

The Pelly River was first explored by Robert Campbell, a Canadian fur trader and explorer, for the Hudson Bay Company in 1840. He set up trading posts along the Pelly River with the best known of these being Fort Selkirk. As we canoe the Pelly River, we will be experiencing a landscape that has seen little physical change since Campbell’s epic 1840 journey.

Our Pelly River canoe trip begins in Faro, Yukon and ends at Pelly Crossing. The Pelly River meanders through the Tintina Trench, a significant component of Yukon geology. To the north, rocks date to many millions of years. The terrain is characterized by rolling uplands, worn down mountains, broad valleys, all evidence of the last great ice age. To the south are younger, higher, craggy mountains.

The Pelly River is fast flowing but manageable for most paddlers. Some rapids, that are more fun than dangerous, will satisfy the adrenalin minded. Campsites along the shore and river islands, and wilderness scenery, provide the sense of isolation and Yukon grandness that have drawn past travelers of adventure and economy, and that continue to excite paddlers to this day.

Wildlife abounds. There are wolves, bears, eagles and a significant population of lynx. As the Tintina Trench is along a major pathway for migratory birds, many species can be seen later in the summer.

Not as well known as some of Yukon's other rivers, the Pelly will leave you wondering how it has managed to remain so.


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Origin: Whitehorse, Yukon
Difficulty: Class 1 Novice

Cost: Cdn: $1695 + 5% GST [Federal Tax]

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Aug. 19-26
 
 
   



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PELLY RIVER & PELLY TO DAWSON ITINERARIES

  

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A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will be issued upon registration.

Included:  Transportation from the point of origin and return, camping fees, cooking gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, canoes, canoe carts, paddles, life jackets, canoe dry bags, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition, tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional guides.

Excluded:  Transportation to point of origin, transfers, accommodation and food otherthan included in the itinerary, gratuities, and personal equipment.

Meals:  All meals while on the river.

Day 0:  Arrival in Whitehorse. We will meet at 7:00 pm at the Yukon Inn to discuss the adventure ahead, distribute life jackets and dry bags, and answer last minute questions. We will leave a message at your selected accommodation with specifics about our meeting.

Day 1 - 6:  We will leave around 7 am for our 4 hour drive to the town of Faro and our put-in. From Faro to Pelly Crossing, the river follows the Tintina Trench, a major geological fault and travel corridor for migratory birds. It offers great variety and abundance of plant and animal life typical of boreal forest. With the Anvil Range to the north and the Glenlyon Range to the south, mountain vistas are spectacular, offering glassing opportunity for Stone sheep. Bears can often be viewed on the open grass slopes. Granite Canyon and Fish Hook Rapids can be challenging for novice paddlers depending upon water levels, but should provide no navigable problems in August.

Day 7/8: We will arrive in Pelly Crossing [where Klondike Hwy crosses Pelly River] late on Day 7or early on Day 8. We will take the van back to Whitehorse on Day 8.



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